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Lyman

Utah · 196 residents · 1.806 sq mi
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Lyman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,321. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,200. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−16%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+71%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762362963554151990201020202024Lyman
2024289
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,321
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$29,231
+134%since 2000
from $12,493 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+6%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(228)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(8)
Asian2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.2%(30)
Diversity Score
15
+257%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+14%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyman, Utah?

Lyman, Utah has about 196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyman, Utah?

The typical household in Lyman, Utah earns about $77,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyman, Utah expensive?

In Lyman, Utah, the median home is worth about $244,200.

How educated are people in Lyman, Utah?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lyman, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyman, Utah?

About 20.6% of people in Lyman, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyman, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyman, Utah has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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